CinemaOSSeries · 1991 · 1 Season

Five Children and It

59%(9)IMDbAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyFamily

The Psammead is an 'it', an ancient, ill-tempered sand-fairy with a spider-shaped body, bat-like ears, and snail-like eyes. It is grumpy but has the power to grant one wish a day, which must be made before sunset. Five siblings—Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and infant Hilary—encounter It and experience the highs and lows of frivolous wish-making.

Created byHelen Cresswell

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
January 9, 1991
Last aired
February 13, 1991
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Network
BBC One

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

8 credited
Starring

Simon Godwin

Cyril

Nicole Mowat

Anthea

Charles Richards

Robert

Tamzen Audas

Jane

Lewis Wilson

The Lamb

Alexander Wilson

The Lamb

Laura Brattan

Martha

Francis Wright

Francis Wright

The Psammead (voice)

Creative team
Created by
Helen Cresswell
Produced by
Richard Callanan

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